Over the past 60 years, the influenza virus has continued to drift and shift. In 1968, a shift once again caused a pandemic. In 1976 and 2009, concerns that the virus had shifted led to [fears that a new pandemic loomed]. But Americans were lucky once again.

Avian flu has been detected in a commercial flock of chickens in Pennsylvania for the first time in nearly a year, the state Department of Agriculture announced Monday. The positive test for a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza turned up in samples from a flock of 50,000 egg-laying hens on a poultry farm in Lehigh County.

Use Protective Gear – If you work in poultry farming or handle birds, wear gloves, masks, and other protective clothing to prevent exposure. Cook Poultry and Eggs Thoroughly – Ensure all poultry products are cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F to kill any potential viruses.

Whether you’re making scrambled eggs or Caesar dressing, this is what the experts say about cooking with eggs right now.